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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 670.32 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 670.32 and 203.34 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 670.32 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/670.32 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 670.32 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 136,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,302.87/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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